Terms of Use and Service

Last Updated: March 11, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to www.kristinareed.com (the “Website”). By accessing or using this Website, including scheduling and/or paying for a consultation (“Consultation”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree, you must not use this Website.
For additional important legal notices and disclaimers related to your use of this Website, please visit our Disclaimer page.

2. No Attorney-Client Relationship

1. Informational Purposes Only. The content provided on this Website is for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.
2. No Automatic Relationship. Your use of this Website or your scheduling of a Consultation does not, by itself, create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is formed only upon the execution of a separate, written engagement agreement with the Law Offices of Kristina Reed (“Firm”).

3. Consultations

1. Scheduling and Payment. In order to schedule a new-client Consultation (by telephone or Microsoft Teams), you must pay the stated fee (“Consultation Fee”). This fee secures the designated time slot for your Consultation and is non-refundable, subject to Section 3.3 below.
2. Scope of Consultation. The Consultation is limited to a preliminary discussion of your matter. The Firm does not guarantee representation beyond the Consultation. Any decision to proceed with representation will require a separate, written engagement agreement.
3. Conflicts Check and Refund Exception. If the Firm determines, before or during the Consultation, that an ethical conflict of interest or other impediment prevents representation, the Firm may cancel or terminate the Consultation. In such cases, the Consultation Fee may be refunded, in whole or in part, at the Firm’s sole discretion and consistent with California law and applicable Rules of Professional Conduct.

4. Non-Refundable Fee Acknowledgment

You acknowledge and agree that the Consultation Fee is earned upon receipt and compensates the Firm for reserving the appointed time. Consequently, the Consultation Fee is not subject to refund if you cancel, fail to attend, or otherwise do not use the reserved time. By scheduling and paying for a Consultation, you specifically agree to these terms.

5. No Guarantee of Results

Any discussion of past results or testimonials on this Website does not guarantee similar outcomes. Every legal matter is unique, and the outcome depends on a variety of factors outside the Firm’s control. For additional disclaimers, please see our Disclaimer page.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is owned or licensed by the Firm and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without express written permission.

7. Privacy

Your use of this Website is also subject to our [Privacy Policy], which addresses how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using this Website, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

1. Website Provided “As Is.” The Firm makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the Website’s information.
2. No Guarantee of Availability. The Firm does not warrant that this Website, or any linked sites, will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

9. Disclaimers Regarding Electronic Security and Confidentiality

1. Electronic Communications Are Inherently Vulnerable. While the Firm takes commercially reasonable steps to safeguard information, you understand that any information transmitted via the Website, email, telephone, Microsoft Teams, or other electronic means may not be fully secure from interception or unauthorized access.
2. No Absolute Guarantee of Confidentiality In Electronic Communications. Any information you share electronically is provided at your own risk. Electronic communications can be subject to security breaches beyond the Firm’s control.
3. User Responsibility. You agree to take reasonable measures, such as using secure networks and refraining from sharing highly sensitive or confidential information through unencrypted emails or chat forms, unless otherwise advised by the Firm.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Firm disclaims all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from or related to your use of this Website, the Consultation process, or any electronic communications with the Firm.

11. Modifications

The Firm reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this Website. Your continued use of the Website after posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state or federal courts located in California.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at:

Law Offices of Kristina Reed
2450 Venture Oaks Way
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 492-6033
appointment@kristinareed.com